Rainbow Dreams: A colourful Adventure | 彩虹梦想：一场彩色的冒险之旅

As part of our Unit of Inquiry (UOI) theme "How We Organise Ourselves", our young learners in EY2 have been exploring jobs and professions in our community. Recently, we had the joy of welcoming a talented local artist, Ms. Zoe, who guided the children through a delightful art project: creating their very own rainbow night light. This rainbow theme is especially meaningful as it also connects to our Charity Month, symbolizing hope and support for those in need.

作为探究单元（UOI）主题“我们如何组织自己”的一部分，EY2的孩子们正在探索社区中的职业与工作。最近，我们有幸邀请到才华横溢的本地艺术家Ms. Zoe做客爱莎天河，带领孩子们开展了一场充满创意的艺术活动，制作属于自己的彩虹夜灯。彩虹主题不仅深受孩子们喜爱，更与爱莎天河慈善月的主题紧密相连，象征着对需要帮助群体的希望与支持。

Artist Visit

画家来访

Ms. Zoe's visit was filled with excitement and creativity. She introduced the children to the concept of being an artist and encouraged them to express themselves through colours. The children eagerly participated in the rainbow night light project, using their hands to paint and assemble their night lights. This hands-on activity not only sparked their creativity but also helped develop their fine and gross motor skills.

Ms. Zoe的到来为课堂注入了活力与创意。她首先向孩子们介绍了艺术家的职业特点，并鼓励他们通过色彩表达自我。在彩虹夜灯制作过程中，孩子们积极参与，并用自己的双手涂鸦和拼装了属于自己的夜灯。这项手工活动不仅激发了孩子们的创造力，同时有效提升了他们的手部精细动作能力

Little Hands, Big Magic

小手魔法师养成记

During the lamp-making process, the children practiced essential fine motor skills. They improved their grasping and holding abilities while using paintbrushes and markers, enhancing their hand strength. As they painted and coloured, they refined their hand-eye coordination, learning to control their movements with precision. The children also engaged in cutting and assembling the night light parts, which required careful manipulation and dexterity.

在制作彩虹灯的过程中，孩子们锻炼了多项手部精细动作技能。比如，他们在使用画笔刷和马克笔的同时提升了抓握能力，并增强了手部力量。在涂色的过程在，孩子们的手眼协调能力得到提升，动作控制也变得更加精准。此外，通过剪裁和组装夜灯部件，他们的操作能力和手指灵活度都获得了显著提高。

Rainbows Can Talk

彩虹会说话

As they worked, the room was alive with chatter and laughter. The children enthusiastically discussed the colours they wanted to use, each sharing their ideas about what their rainbows would look like. This collaborative spirit allowed them to engage their imaginations, creating unique stories around their colourful creations. When the night lights were completed, their faces lit up with joy and pride, as they admired their vibrant works of art.

整个活动过程教室里都充满着欢声笑语。孩子们踊跃的讨论他们想用的颜色，并分享他们心中彩虹的样子。在充满想象与合作的氛围下，每个孩子都沉浸在属于自己的彩色世界中。作品完成以后，孩子们欣赏自己作品的同时他们脸上都洋溢着自豪与喜悦。

Interdisciplinary Learning, Riding the Rainbow to Literacy

跨学科学习，乘着彩虹去识字

The experience didn't end with the art project. After creating their night lights, the children were inspired to express their thoughts and stories during our literacy lesson. They shared their ideas about their rainbows, connecting their artistic work to their learning. This integration of art and literacy allowed them to explore language in a fun and imaginative way.

这场艺术体验的价值远不止于作品创作本身。完成彩虹夜灯制作后，孩子们在识字课堂上以夜灯为灵感分享了他们的想法与小故事。通过交流各自对彩虹的独特理解，将艺术和文学进行了融合。这种跨学科的学习方式，让孩子们在充满乐趣的想象中探索着语言的无限可能。

Overall, Ms. Zoe's visit provided a wonderful opportunity for our children to learn through play and creativity. They not only enjoyed the process of making art but also developed a deeper appreciation for colours and storytelling. This experience exemplified how art can enrich young minds and foster essential skills, paving the way for future exploration and learning. We look forward to more adventures that inspire our little artists!

Ms. Zoe的到访为孩子们创造了一个游戏与创造力相融合的学习机会。孩子们不仅享受创作艺术的过程，更培养了对色彩的运用和故事表达的深刻理解。这次经历充分展现了艺术如何丰富孩子们的思维，培养他们的基本技能，为未来的探索学习奠定坚实基础。我们期待更多精彩的冒险，激励我们的小艺术家们！

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